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There are, in my view, two groups of Buddhists. There are those who see it as something to worship. And there are those who see Buddhism for what it is supposed to be -- a way of thinking, a way of accepting personal responsibility.
you are picking a fight. I didn't say anything except I don't know.
ok so you said two schools of Buddhism. Your sect and the not so right sect? I also see the "its not a religion but a way of life" angle. don't I see that in other religions?
I see many other religions teaching "a way of thinking and personal accountability". I call them non-literals and they fine with me. I see many nonliteral Christians teaching mindfulness and personal accountability. they would align nicely with your way thinking, wouldn't they? and even mine, as an atheist.
so are the atheist that say you are a religion correct or incorrect?
you are picking a fight. I didn't say anything except I don't know.
ok so you said two schools of Buddhism. Your sect and the not so right sect? I also see the "its not a religion but a way of life" angle. don't I see that in other religions?
I see many other religions teaching "a way of thinking and personal accountability". I call them non-literals and they fine with me. I see many nonliteral Christians teaching mindfulness and personal accountability. they would align nicely with your way thinking, wouldn't they? and even mine, as an atheist.
so are the atheist that say you are a religion correct or incorrect?
If you don't know anything about it, why bring it up. Or why not look into it before posting?
No, I didn't say there are two schools of Buddhist. I said there are two ways of looking at Buddhism. When I go to services at the temple, I see those who are there to worship the statues and the rituals. That's nothing at all about what Buddha ever said. Buddha talked about looking within...and that means thinking deeply about the teachings...not just mouthing them.
If your non-literal christians are still trying to place what happened, happens, and will happen at god's feet, then no, it would align with my thinking.
For those Buddhists that worship things...that would be a religion.
For those Buddhists who analyze the teachings and incorporate them into their lives IF THEY FIND THEM MEANINGFUL...that would not be a religion.
If you don't know anything about it, why bring it up. Or why not look into it before posting?
No, I didn't say there are two schools of Buddhist. I said there are two ways of looking at Buddhism. When I go to services at the temple, I see those who are there to worship the statues and the rituals. That's nothing at all about what Buddha ever said. Buddha talked about looking within...and that means thinking deeply about the teachings...not just mouthing them.
If your non-literal christians are still trying to place what happened, happens, and will happen at god's feet, then no, it would align with my thinking.
For those Buddhists that worship things...that would be a religion.
For those Buddhists who analyze the teachings and incorporate them into their lives IF THEY FIND THEM MEANINGFUL...that would not be a religion.
you are basing me being wrong on 'two schools of thought" and 'two ways of looking at it"
thats a step in the right direction,
young grasshopper.
thanks for your honesty.
I "attack" fewer people than you do tho. If I attack as many theists as you do, would you have a problem?
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